Quote-start

Affordable 10/100 Switching

Quote-end

5 Nov 21st, 2004 

10 Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful

Advantages:
So Easy installation, Simple and effective design

Disadvantages:
None of which I know

Recommendable Yes:

Detailed rating:

Speed

Ease of Installation

Ease of use

Reliability

Value For Money

mraouf101

mraouf101

About me:

"What a man can concieve, a man can achieve" Jules Verne

Member since:20.11.2004

Reviews:12

Members who trust:5

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This 3COM OfficeConnect switch is considered my best. It has simple yet effective design and so easy to use and configure: just plug the cables and it is on. It is very useful for home networks and small business networks, as it can connect up to 5 computers with the 10/100 Mbits per second speed.


FEATURES

Five autosensing ports automatically detect the speed of the attached device to maximize network performance
With plug-and-play installation and no configuration needed, the switch fits easily into your unmanaged network
Full-duplex feature supports two-way data transfer, doubling the effective bandwidth of the network
Compact, fanless design ensures quiet operation in small office spaces
Connectors at rear help reduce cable clutter
FCC Class B switch is approved for use in small office and home office environments


SPECIFICATIONS

Total ports: 5 autosensing 10/100 Ethernet
Media interfaces: 10/100BASE-TX, RJ-45
Ethernet switching features: Store-and-forward; full-/half-duplex autonegotiation
Height: 2.4 cm (1 in)
Width: 22 cm (8.7 in)
Depth: 13.5 cm (5.3 in)


DETAILED DESCRIPTION

1. Front Panel
The switch contains 6 LEDs in the front

1.a. Power LED
Indicates that the switch is powered or not

1.b. Five Port Status LEDs
If the LED is on, the link between the port and the device is ok. This LED has different functionality as it is transform from green or yellow from stable or flashy to indicate certain connection type and activity.
If the led is green, then the connection is 100Mbps, if yellow then it is 10Mbps. If it is flash green or yellow then there is data being transmitted. And if the led is off, then there is no device connected to this port.

2. Rear View

2.a. Adapter Socket
To connect your power adapter to the switch

2.b. Uplink/Normal Switch
This is a small button beside the 5th port, it affects the 5th port only as you can choose the connection type for the 5th port to be either uplink or normal.

2.c. Five ports
These are the ports you will use to connect networking devices to.


SUPPORT

3COM provides support services on it website and there is local dealer or 3COM store in almost all over the world, so you can ensure that you will get the support needed.


PRICE

It is a good value for money product, as it is very durable. I am using my switch for 3 years now without any problems faced.

PROBLEMS

Didnt face any, please tell me if you faced one

 

Pictures of 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports
3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports Picture 76141 tb
3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5

How helpful would this review be to a person making a buying decision? Rating guidelines

exceptional

very helpful

helpful

somewhat helpful

not helpful

off topic

Products you might be interested in »

3Com OfficeConnect Switch 8 - switch - 8 ports

3Com OfficeConnect Switch 8 - switch - 8 ports

Switch - External - 8 ports - 100 Mbps - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 35.72

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 7-Port Hub - hub - 7 ports

Hub - External - 7 ports - 480 Mbps, 12 Mbps - USB 2.0, USB

User reviews (4)

Buy now for only £ 10.99

3Com Baseline Switch 2024 - switch - 24 ports

3Com Baseline Switch 2024 - switch - 24 ports

Switch - External, Rack-mountable - 24 ports - 100 Mbps - Fast Ethernet, Ethernet

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 66.18

Belkin OmniView E Series 4 Port KVM Switch - KVM switch - 4 ports
3Com OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch 16 - switch - 16 ports

3Com OfficeConnect Gigabit Switch 16 - switch - 16 ports

Switch - External - 16 ports - 1 Gbps - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet

Rate it now

Buy now for only £ 139.93

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 4-Port Hub - hub - 4 ports

Hub - External, Internal - 4 ports - 480 Mbps, 12 Mbps - USB 2.0, USB

User reviews (8)

Buy now for only £ 2.89

Comments about this review »

MAFARRIMOND 21.11.2004 18:52

A thorough review. Maureen

mumsymary 21.11.2004 07:45

sounds a good little switch

Compare prices for 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports »

1 to 2 out of 2 offers for 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports   sorted by: Price 
3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 5 - Switch - 5 ports - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 1 ...

3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 5 - Switch - 5 ports - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet - 1 ...

The 3Com OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch 5 is an affordable, unmanaged Layer 2,10/100 ... more

switchIt is designed for branch offices, small
offices and the home office requiring reliable LAN
connectivityThe OfficeConnect Fast Ethernet Switch
5 features fiv...

amazon electronics

Postage & Packaging£3.99
AvailabilityUsually dispatched within 1-2 business days...
 Visit Shop  >
amazon electronics


Similar »

3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports - review by matt_fantastic

Advantages: Simple, dual speed, small size
Disadvantages: Only 5 ports (?)

3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports - review by matt_fantastic matt_fantastic 24.03.2006 (24.03.2006) · Read review
Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful
Review of 3Com OfficeConnect Dual Speed Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports



Are you the manufacturer / provider of 3Com OfficeConnect Switch 5 - switch - 5 ports? Click here